Intentional about Diversity: Medical researches in Milwaukee strive to build an inclusive environment
Brian Smith, assistant professor of biochemistry, and his wife, research scientist Sarah Wynia-Smith, PhD, are not only at the forefront of epigenetics research in cancer and diabetes but are also committed to building a diverse and inclusive lab team. Researchers in...
The Blind Spots of Privilege: While decent white people were sleeping the bigots stole America
Wake up, white Liberals and Progressives and Moderates. It’s morning in America. A lot happened while we were sleeping. This is not the America we thought existed back in November of 2008 — likely the last time many of us were fully awake. Back then, we basked in the...
Prayers will not save the day: Stop waiting for Saviors and Superheroes and become a participant
I recently asked my social media followers what gives them hope right now. There was a myriad of reasonable answers: children, grandchildren, spouses, partners, meaningful work, laughter, music, and dogs – lots and lots of dogs. But there was an unsettling...
Wisconsin Elections Commission launches pilot test of new voting technology during Spring Primary
The Wisconsin Elections Commission, Rock County, and the Town of Fulton are partnering with Microsoft and VotingWorks to test new voting technology during the Spring Primary on Tuesday, February 18. Voters in the Town of Fulton will test a voting system that uses...
Marquette University selects site of new building for business and innovation leadership programs
During his sixth annual Presidential Address, Marquette University President Michael R. Lovell announced that the university will build a new home for the College of Business Administration and innovation leadership programs at the corner of 16th Street and Wisconsin...
2020 Scholastic Art Awards feature creativity of Wisconsin students at Annual Art Museum Exhibit
Award-winning art created by more than 300 local students is on view at the Milwaukee Art Museum, as part of the 2020 Scholastic Art Awards: Wisconsin Exhibition. Taking place through March 15 in the Museum’s Schroeder Galleria, the juried exhibition showcases works...
